Cohen & Co has appointed Brian Ganser as partner in charge of advisory, effective 13 July 2026. Ganser will oversee strategy, growth and operational performance of the firm's Advisory Practice, including its Office of the CFO, Transaction Services and Valuation teams. With over 25 years of experience, Ganser has led and advised middle market organisations through growth and transformation. Throughout his career as entrepreneur, CEO and adviser, he has worked with founders, management teams and private equity investors on growth acceleration, strategic acquisitions and ownership transitions. The firm's Advisory Practice has expanded significantly through organic growth and recent mergers and acquisitions. Cohen & Co has acquired several firms since 2024, including Tax & Wealth Management, Tassi and Company, and Gioffre & Company. Ganser is based in the firm's Chicago office.

Cohen & Co has appointed Andrew Palko as partner in its Asset Management Group, based in Chicago. Palko brings nearly 25 years of experience working with asset management firms, banking institutions and private equity firms, specialising in financial accounting, audits and regulatory compliance. He holds a master's degree in Professional Accountancy from Indiana University and completed Harvard's Leadership Programme. Palko will focus on private and registered fund assurance services. The appointment strengthens Cohen & Co's Asset Management Group, which serves funds and asset managers globally. The firm is the third-largest auditor of registered funds in the US and fifth-largest auditor of public and private fund assets worldwide, auditing over 2,700 funds. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Co has more than 800 professionals across 15 US offices.